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Can You Grow Honeydew in Alberta?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
Plant zones
Alberta last frost
Alberta first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Honeydews in Alberta
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alberta's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Honeydew
Honeydew melons are smooth-skinned, pale-fleshed, and intensely sweet when ripened in real summer heat. A bit slower than cantaloupe but worth the wait.
Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Thin to 24 inches. Harvest when the blossom end yields slightly to pressure and the melon smells sweet.
Gardening in Alberta
Alberta has a dry continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Calgary and Edmonton are Zone 4-5. Intense sunshine compensates for the short season. Chinook winds bring warm spells in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Honeydew in Alberta?
Honeydew grows well here with a long warm summer and plenty of sun.
What zone is Alberta?
Alberta spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5).
When do you plant Honeydews in Alberta?
Plant Honeydews around early May (start indoors Apr 3), harvest Jul 20 – Aug 19.